History of Simone Biles in Timeline
Simone Biles is an American artistic gymnast widely regarded as one of the greatest gymnasts of all time. She holds the record for the most Olympic and World Championship medals with a total of 37. Her seven Olympic medals tie her with Shannon Miller for the most by a U.S. gymnast, and place her ninth on the all-time list.
1933: Al Jochim Wins Seventh National All-Around Title
In 1933, Al Jochim won his seventh national all-around title in gymnastics.
1956: Record for Most Women's Olympic Gymnastics Medals
In 1956, Larisa Latynina set the record for the most women's Olympic gymnastics medals at a single games with six medals.
1958: World Championships
Larisa Latynina and Boris Shakhlin tied the record of most gold medals won at a single World Championships at the 1958 World Championships.
1960: Record for Most Women's Olympic Gymnastics Medals
In 1960, Larisa Latynina further solidified her record for the most women's Olympic gymnastics medals at a single games with six medals.
1964: Record for Most Women's Olympic Gymnastics Medals
In 1964, Larisa Latynina further solidified her record for the most women's Olympic gymnastics medals at a single games with six medals.
1968: Record for Most Women's Olympic Gymnastics Medals
In 1968, Vera Čáslavská matched the record for the most women's Olympic gymnastics medals at a single games, winning six medals.
1971: Linda Metheny Mulvihill Wins National All-Around Title
In 1971, Linda Metheny Mulvihill won the national all-around title in gymnastics at age 24.
1972: Five Women's Gymnastics Medals
In 1972, Karin Janz won five women's gymnastics medals at a single Olympiad, a feat Simone Biles would later match.
1972: Olympics
In 1972, Lyudmilla Turischeva became the Olympic all-around champion.
1974: World All-Around Title
Lyudmilla Turischeva won the world all-around title in 1974.
1976: Five Women's Gymnastics Medals
In 1976, Nadia Comaneci won five women's gymnastics medals at a single Olympiad, a feat Simone Biles would later match.
1984: Five Women's Gymnastics Medals
In 1984, Simone Biles joined Mary Lou Retton in winning five women's gymnastics medals at a single Olympiad.
1987: World Championships
Elena Shushunova became the first gymnast to win a medal on every event at a single World Championships in 1987.
1988: Record for Most Women's Olympic Gymnastics Medals
In 1988, Daniela Silivas matched the record for the most women's Olympic gymnastics medals at a single games, winning six medals.
1988: Daniela Silivaș Wins a Medal in Every Event
In 1988, Daniela Silivaș was the first female gymnast to win a medal on every event at a single Olympic Games or World Championships.
1992: Five Women's Gymnastics Medals
In 1992, Simone Biles joined Shannon Miller in winning five women's gymnastics medals at a single Olympiad.
1993
Shannon Miller became the first American woman to win back-to-back World Championships all-around titles in 1993 and 1994.
1994: First Place in Every Event at the National Championships
In 1994, Dominique Dawes placed first in every event at the National Championships, a feat that Simone Biles would later match in 2018.
1996: Lilia Podkopayeva Wins an Individual All-Around Title
In 1996, Lilia Podkopayeva became the sixth woman to win an individual all-around title at both the World Championships and the Olympics and the last woman to hold both titles simultaneously until Simone Biles in 2016.
March 14, 1997: Simone Biles is born
Simone Arianne Biles Owens was born on March 14, 1997.
2000: Simone Biles Enters Foster Care
In 2000, Simone Biles and her siblings entered foster care.
2001: Márta Károlyi Becomes the National Team Coordinator
In 2001, Márta Károlyi became the National Team Coordinator.
2001
Svetlana Khorkina of Russia achieved consecutive World Championships all-around titles in 2001 and 2003.
2003: Simone Biles is Adopted by Her Grandparents
In 2003, Simone Biles and her younger sister Adria were adopted by their grandparents, Ron and Nellie Cayetano Biles.
2008
In 2008, Hong Un Jong of North Korea won the Olympic gold medal for the vault.
2008: Five Women's Gymnastics Medals
In 2008, Simone Biles joined Nastia Liukin in winning five women's gymnastics medals at a single Olympiad.
July 1, 2011: Simone Biles Makes her Elite Gymnastics Debut
On July 1, 2011, at age 14, Simone Biles began her elite gymnastics career at the 2011 American Classic in Houston. She placed third all-around, first on vault and balance beam, fourth on floor exercise, and eighth on uneven bars. Later that month, Biles competed at the 2011 U.S. Classic in Chicago, Illinois, where she placed 20th all-around, fifth on balance beam and floor exercise.
2012: Simone Biles Starts Homeschooling
In 2012, Simone Biles switched from public school to homeschooling to increase her training time.
2012: Simone Biles Competes in the American Classic
In 2012, Simone Biles' first meet was the American Classic hosted in Huntsville, Texas. She placed first all-around and on vault, tied for second on floor exercise, placed third on balance beam, and fourth on uneven bars.
2012: Kyla Ross Wins Gold at the Olympics
In 2012, Kyla Ross won gold at the Olympic Games.
2012: Simone Biles Joins US Junior National Team
In 2012, Simone Biles competed in the American Classic and the U.S. Classic in Chicago, where she finished first in both all-around competitions. At the U.S. National Championships, she finished third all-around, earning her a spot on the U.S. Junior National Team.
2012: Individual All-Around and Team Gold
Gabby Douglas became the first American female gymnast to win both the individual all-around gold and team gold at the same Olympiad at the 2012 London Games, a feat that Simone Biles would later match.
2012
Gabby Douglas became the Olympic all-around champion at the 2012 Olympic Games.
October 2013: Surgery for Bone Spurs
In October 2013, Simone Biles had surgery for bone spurs in her right tibia, which sidelined her for three weeks.
2013: 2013 World Championships Qualification
At the 2013 World Championships in Antwerp, Biles qualified first in the all-around, second on vault, sixth on uneven bars, fifth on balance beam, and first on floor exercise. She became the first American gymnast to qualify for the all-around and all four event finals since Shannon Miller in 1991.
2013: U.S. National Gymnastics Championships and Senior National Team Selection
In 2013, Biles became the national all-around champion at the U.S. National Gymnastics Championships, winning silver on all four individual events. She was named to the Senior National Team and invited to the qualifying camp for the 2013 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships.
2013: City of Jesolo Trophy and International Tri-meet
In 2013, Biles competed at the City of Jesolo Trophy in Italy, winning the all-around, vault, balance beam, and floor exercise titles and contributing to the U.S. team's gold medal. She then competed at an international tri-meet in Chemnitz, Germany, where the U.S. won team gold, and Biles won vault, balance beam, and floor titles, tying for second in the all-around.
2013: U.S. Classic and Start of Mental Health Journey
In 2013, Biles had a difficult performance at the U.S. Classic, falling several times and withdrawing from vault due to an ankle injury sustained on the floor exercise. This experience led her to work with a sports psychologist who helped her address anxiety and confidence issues, paving the way for her future success.
2013: Simone Biles' Breakout Year
In 2013, Simone Biles became a six-time World all-around champion, a six-time World floor exercise champion, a four-time World balance beam champion, a two-time World vault champion, an eight-time United States national all-around champion, and a member of the gold medal-winning American teams at the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships. She is also a four-time World silver medalist and a four-time World bronze medalist.
2013: Simone Biles Makes her Senior International Debut
In 2013, Simone Biles made her senior international debut at the American Cup.
2013: Higher Single-Day All-Around Score Than Biles
Kyla Ross posted a higher single-day all-around score than Simone Biles in 2013.
March 2014: Shoulder Injury
A shoulder injury in 2014 forced Simone Biles to withdraw from the American Cup in March of that year.
August 4, 2014: Simone Biles Verbally Commits to UCLA
On August 4, 2014, Simone Biles verbally committed to UCLA.
November 2014: Simone Biles Signs Letter of Intent with UCLA
In November 2014, Simone Biles signed a National Letter of Intent with UCLA.
2014: 2014 World Championships Dominance
In 2014, Biles competed at the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Nanning, China. She led the United States to its second consecutive world team championship, winning her second consecutive world all-around title. She also won silver on vault, gold on balance beam, and gold on floor exercise, bringing her total World Championship gold medals to six - the most ever by an American gymnast at the time.
2014: Simone Biles Wins Multiple World Championships
In 2014, Simone Biles continued to solidify her status as a gymnastics powerhouse, adding to her growing list of World Championship titles, including the all-around, floor exercise, balance beam, and team events.
2014: Last Performed Aerial Cartwheel
Simone Biles had not performed an aerial cartwheel since 2014.
2014: US Team Beats Previous Margin of Victory Record
At the 2018 World Championships in Doha, Qatar, the US team beat the previous margin of victory record set at the 2014 World Championships.
2014: Return to Competition and National Championship Repeat
After missing the start of the 2014 season due to injury, Biles returned to competition at the U.S. Classic, winning the all-around and individual titles on vault, beam, and floor. She then repeated as national all-around champion at the 2014 USA Gymnastics National Championships, winning gold on vault and floor, silver on beam, and placing fourth on uneven bars.
2014: U.S. Classic All-Around Victory
In 2014, Biles continued her success by winning the all-around title at the U.S. Classic, showcasing her skills on all four apparatus.
July 2015: Octagon Sports Agency Signing
In July 2015, Simone Biles signed with the Octagon sports agency, which also represents athletes like Aly Raisman and Michael Phelps.
July 29, 2015: Simone Biles Turns Pro
On July 29, 2015, Simone Biles announced that she would turn professional, forfeiting her NCAA eligibility to compete for UCLA.
November 2015: Nike Sponsorship
Simone Biles announced her sponsorship by Nike in November 2015 on Twitter.
November 23, 2015: GK Elite Sportswear Deal
On November 23, 2015, Simone Biles signed an agreement with GK Elite Sportswear to sell a line of leotards carrying her name.
December 2015: Simone Biles Wins Team USA Female Olympic Athlete of the Year
In December 2015, Simone Biles was named Team USA Female Olympic Athlete of the Year, becoming the fourth gymnast to win this honor.
2015: Third National All-Around Title
In 2015, Simone Biles won her third all-around title at the U.S. National Championships, a feat only accomplished once before by Kim Zmeskal (1990, 1991, 1992).
2015: World Championships Dominance
Simone Biles, representing the United States at the 2015 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships, secured first place qualifications in the all-around, vault, beam, and floor finals, and contributed to the U.S. team's third consecutive gold medal win. Despite facing challenges during the all-around final, Biles achieved a significant victory, becoming the first woman to win three consecutive all-around titles in World Gymnastics Championships history. She also retained her world titles on balance beam and floor exercise, bringing her total World Championships medal count to a record-breaking fourteen for an American and ten gold medals, the most for any woman in World Championships history.
2015: Simone Biles Dominates World Championships
In 2015, Simone Biles continued her dominance in the world of gymnastics, securing more World Championship titles in the all-around, floor exercise, and balance beam, and continued her success as part of the gold medal-winning American team.
2015: AT&T American Cup Victory and James E. Sullivan Award Nomination
In 2015, Biles won the AT&T American Cup with a dominant performance. She was later nominated for the James E. Sullivan Award, a prestigious honor recognizing outstanding amateur athletes in the United States.
August 2016: Kellogg's Feature
In August 2016, Kellogg's featured Simone Biles and the Final Five on the Gold Medal Edition of Special K cereal, with Biles and one of her Rio gold medals on the back.
September 2016: Mattress Firm Spokesperson
Simone Biles became a spokesperson for Mattress Firm's foster home support program in September 2016.
September 2016: Addressing Doping Accusations and ADHD Disclosure
In September 2016, Simone Biles faced accusations of doping from Russian media following a hack into the World Anti-Doping Agency. In response, Biles revealed on Twitter that she has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and had obtained a therapeutic use exemption for medication. Biles was widely commended for her openness about ADHD.
December 2016: Simone Biles Honored as Sponsor of USS Enterprise
In December 2016, Simone Biles, along with swimmer Katie Ledecky, was chosen as a sponsor of the US Navy aircraft carrier USS Enterprise, the first Olympians to receive this honor.
2016: Featured in Tide Commercial
Simone Biles appeared in a Tide commercial titled "The Evolution of Power" alongside renowned gymnasts Dominique Dawes and Nadia Comăneci before the 2016 Rio Games.
2016: First Score Above 60 Since 2016 Olympics
Simone Biles' 60.100 all-around score from the first day of competition at the 2018 National Championships was the first score recorded above 60 since her own all-around victory at the 2016 Olympics.
2016: Dominating the U.S. National Championships
Simone Biles continued her winning streak at the 2016 U.S. National Championships, securing the all-around title with a commanding lead of 3.9 points over Aly Raisman. Biles achieved gold medal wins on vault, floor exercise, and balance beam, showcasing exceptional skill with scores of at least 16 across all four events.
2016: Summer Olympics
Simone Biles competed in the event finals at the 2016 Summer Olympics.
2016: Márta Károlyi Retires as National Team Coordinator
In 2016, Márta Károlyi retired as the National Team Coordinator.
2016: Olympic Qualification Dominance
On August 7, 2016, Simone Biles participated in the Women's Qualification at the 2016 Summer Olympics, leading her team to qualify in first place for the final with a score of 185.238, a commanding 9.959 points ahead of second-place China. Biles individually qualified as the top gymnast for four of the five individual finals: all-around with a score of 62.416, vault with an average score of 16.050, balance beam with a score of 15.633, and floor exercise with a score of 15.733.
2016: Selected for the 2016 Rio Olympics Team
In 2016, Simone Biles was chosen to represent the United States at the Rio Summer Olympics alongside fellow gymnasts Gabby Douglas, Laurie Hernandez, Madison Kocian, and Aly Raisman.
2016: Simone Biles Defers College Enrollment
In 2016, Simone Biles deferred her college enrollment to compete in the Rio de Janeiro Olympics.
2016: Simone Biles Competes at the Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games
In 2016, Simone Biles competed in the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, where she won individual gold medals in the all-around, vault, and floor; bronze on balance beam; and gold as part of the United States team, dubbed the "Final Five".
2016: US Team Beats Previous Margin of Victory Record
At the 2018 World Championships in Doha, Qatar, the US team beat the previous margin of victory record set at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
2016: Courage to Soar: A Body in Motion, A Life in Balance
After the 2016 Rio Games, Simone Biles co-wrote an autobiography with journalist Michelle Burford, Courage to Soar: A Body in Motion, A Life in Balance.
2016: Upgrades to Routines
After her return to gymnastics in 2017, Simone Biles showed numerous upgrades to her routines from 2016.
2016: Simone Biles Wins US National All-Around Championship
In 2016, Simone Biles won the US National All-Around Championship.
January 8, 2017: Courage to Soar: A Body in Motion, A Life in Balance
On January 8, 2017, Simone Biles' book, Courage to Soar: A Body in Motion, A Life in Balance, hit number one on The New York Times best sellers Young Adult list and was later turned into a Lifetime biopic.
May 15, 2017: Dancing with the Stars
On May 15, 2017, Simone Biles was eliminated from season 24 of Dancing with the Stars one week before the finals, finishing in fourth place.
July 2017: ESPY Award and Other Honors
In July 2017, Simone Biles won the ESPY Award for Best Female Athlete, the second gymnast to achieve this after Nastia Liukin in 2009. She also received the Shorty Award for best in sports, the Teen Choice Award for favorite female athlete, the Laureus World Sports Award for Sportswoman of the Year, and the Golden Plate Award from the American Academy of Achievement.
August 2017: Relationship with Stacey Ervin Jr.
Simone Biles began a relationship with fellow gymnast Stacey Ervin Jr. in August 2017.
September 2017: ADHD Disclosure
Simone Biles openly addressed having attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in September 2017 after her medical records, revealing her use of Ritalin during the Olympics, were leaked. Having been diagnosed as a child and previously disclosed her condition to the World Anti-Doping Agency, she had a medical exemption for the medication. Biles emphasized that ADHD is nothing to be ashamed of.
2017: Simone Biles Wins Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year Award
In 2017, Simone Biles won her first Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year Award.
2017: U.S. Classic All-Around Title
In July 2017, at the U.S. Classic, Simone Biles won the all-around title.
2017: Break From Competition
Simone Biles did not compete in 2017.
2017: Introduction of Most Difficult Elements
During the 2017-2021 quad, Simone Biles introduced elements on vault, balance beam, and floor exercise that became the most difficult on each apparatus. These include the Biles on beam, Biles on vault, and Biles II on floor.
2017: The Biles Vault
After successfully performing the vault she premiered at the selection camp in 2018, the vault was named the Biles in the Code of Points and was tied with the Produnova for the most difficult women's vault ever competed.
2017: Return to Gymnastics
In August 2017 during the P&G National Championships, Simone Biles announced her return to gymnastics.
January 18, 2018: Larry Nassar Sexual Assault Revelation
On January 18, 2018, Simone Biles publicly disclosed on Twitter that former USA Gymnastics physician Larry Nassar had sexually assaulted her. She also accused USA Gymnastics of facilitating the abuse and its subsequent cover-up. Opting not to attend Nassar's sentencing hearings from January 16 to 24, she stated she was not emotionally prepared to face him again.
May 2018: Arthur Ashe Courage Award
In May 2018, it was announced that Simone Biles and other survivors of Larry Nassar's abuse would be awarded the Arthur Ashe Courage Award.
2018: Kidney Stone at World Championships
In late October 2018 at the World Championships in Doha, Qatar, Simone Biles experienced a kidney stone the night before the qualifying round.
2018: World Championships
Simone Biles competed in the event finals at the 2018 World Championships.
2018: 2018 National Championships
At the 2018 National Championships, Simone Biles placed first in every event over the two days of competition, becoming the first woman to do so since Dominique Dawes in 1994.
2018: World Team Selection Camp
In October 2018, at the World Team Selection Camp, Simone Biles placed first in the all-around, vault, and floor exercise. She placed second on the uneven bars and fourth on the balance beam.
2018: Broken Toe and Kidney Stone
In 2018, Simone Biles experienced both a broken toe and a kidney stone.
2018: Biles Team Wins Gold at Youth Olympics
At the 2018 Youth Olympics, the mixed multi-discipline team named after Simone Biles won gold.
2018: Simone Biles Wins Multiple World Championships after a Short Hiatus
After a short break from competition, Simone Biles returned to the world stage in 2018, reclaiming her titles in the all-around, floor exercise, balance beam, and vault at the World Championships.
February 2019: Laureus World Sports Award
In February 2019, Biles was named Laureus' Sportswoman of the Year for the second time, surpassing nominees like Simona Halep, Angelique Kerber, Ester Ledecká, Daniela Ryf, and Mikaela Shiffrin.
November 2019: People's Choice Award
In November 2019, Simone Biles received the People's Choice Award for The Game Changer of 2019.
2019: US World Championships Trials
Simone Biles competed at the US World Championships trials in 2019.
2019: U.S. National Gymnastics Championships
Simone Biles competed at the 2019 U.S. National Gymnastics Championships.
2019: GK US Classic
Simone Biles competed at the 2019 GK US Classic.
2019: Simone Biles Wins Multiple World Championships
In 2019, Simone Biles once again proved her unparalleled talent by winning World Championship titles in the all-around, floor exercise, balance beam, vault, and team events.
2019: Most Difficult Floor Routine
In 2019, Simone Biles debuted a floor exercise routine that was the most difficult ever performed in women's artistic gymnastics at the time.
2019: Simone Biles Breaks Record for Most World Championship Medals
In 2019, Simone Biles broke the record for most World Championship medals in gymnastics; she won her 24th and 25th medals at the event, surpassing Vitaly Scherbo's 23 World medals. Biles has since secured an additional five World medals, for a total of 30. She holds the record for World all-around titles (6) and is the tenth female gymnast and first American female gymnast to win a World medal on every event.
2019: Simone Biles Wins Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year Award
In 2019, Simone Biles received the Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year Award for the second time.
February 2020: Laureus World Sports Award
For the second consecutive year and third time overall, Simone Biles was awarded the Laureus World Sports Award for Sportswoman of the Year in February 2020, beating nominees Allyson Felix, Megan Rapinoe, Mikaela Shiffrin, Naomi Osaka, and Shelly-Ann Fraser.
March 2020: End of Relationship with Stacey Ervin Jr.
Simone Biles and Stacey Ervin Jr. ended their relationship in March 2020.
August 2020: Start of Relationship with Jonathan Owens
Simone Biles started dating Jonathan Owens in August 2020.
2020: The Biles Vault
After successfully performing the vault she premiered at the selection camp in 2018, the vault was named the Biles in the Code of Points, and given a difficulty value of 6.4 for the 2017–2020 Code of Points.
2020: Simone Biles Competes in the 2020 Olympics
At the 2020 Olympic Games, Simone Biles competed in the all-around during the qualifications, helping the United States qualify for the team final in second place behind the Russian team. She qualified for the all-around final in first place, and qualified for all the individual finals.
2020: Highest Score Recorded Under the 2017–2020 Code of Points
In 2017, Simone Biles' all-around score of 58.700 at the U.S. Classic became the highest score recorded under the 2017–2020 Code of Points.
2020: Simone Biles Competes at the Tokyo Olympic Games
In 2020, Simone Biles competed in the Summer Olympics in Tokyo. Although she was favored to win at least four of the six available gold medals, she withdrew from most of the competition due to "the twisties", a temporary loss of air awareness while performing twisting elements. She won a silver medal with her team and a bronze medal on the balance beam.
2020: Simone Biles Wins Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year Award
In 2020, Simone Biles won her third Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year Award.
February 2021: Criticism of ESPN
Simone Biles criticized ESPN's SportsCenter in February 2021 for excluding women athletes from their "Greatest of All Time" picture.
April 2021: Gap Athleta Sponsorship
In April 2021, Simone Biles announced her transition from Nike to a new apparel sponsorship with Gap's Athleta brand.
May 2021: First Woman to Complete Yurchenko Double Pike
In May 2021, Simone Biles made history by becoming the first woman to successfully execute a Yurchenko double pike on the vault during competition.
July 28, 2021: Simone Biles Withdraws from Events at the 2020 Olympics
On July 28, 2021, Simone Biles withdrew from the finals of the individual all-around competition at the 2020 Olympics, citing mental health concerns. She later withdrew from other events, but won bronze in the balance beam final.
September 2021: Time 100
In September 2021, Simone Biles was featured in the Time 100, an annual list recognizing the 100 most influential people globally, for her advocacy for mental health.
September 15, 2021: Senate Testimony Against Larry Nassar
On September 15, 2021, Simone Biles, alongside teammates McKayla Maroney, Maggie Nichols, and Aly Raisman, provided testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee. She placed blame on the entire system for enabling Larry Nassar's crimes, stating that USA Gymnastics and the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee had failed in their responsibilities.
2021: Simone Biles Wins US National All-Around Championship
In 2021, Simone Biles won the US National All-Around Championship.
February 15, 2022: Engagement to Jonathan Owens
On February 15, 2022, Simone Biles announced her engagement to professional American football player Jonathan Owens.
July 7, 2022: Presidential Medal of Freedom
On July 7, 2022, President Joe Biden presented Simone Biles with the Presidential Medal of Freedom at the White House, making her the youngest recipient of the nation's highest civilian honor among a group of 17 honorees, including Megan Rapinoe.
2022: Four Skills Valued at H or Higher
From 2022 onwards, Simone Biles became the only gymnast to compete four skills rated at H or higher in the Code of Points on floor exercise.
2022: Joe Biden Awards Simone Biles Presidential Medal of Freedom
In 2022, Simone Biles was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by Joe Biden.
April 22, 2023: Marriage to Jonathan Owens
Simone Biles married Jonathan Owens on April 22, 2023.
2023: Simone Biles Returns to Competition
In 2023, Simone Biles returned to gymnastics competition, winning the U.S. Classic and her eighth national all-around title at the U.S. National Championships.
2023: Most Difficult Vault and Floor Routines
In 2023, Simone Biles' vault and floor exercise routines were recognized as the most difficult ever performed in women's artistic gymnastics.
2023: Simone Biles Qualifies for U.S. Worlds Team
In 2023, Simone Biles attended the U.S. women's selection camp for the 2023 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships and qualified for the U.S. Worlds team.
2023: Simone Biles Continues to Triumph at the World Championships
In 2023, Simone Biles extended her incredible run of success by adding more World Championship titles to her collection, including wins in the all-around, floor exercise, balance beam, and team competitions.
2023: Simone Biles Breaks 90-Year-Old US Gymnastics Title Record
In 2023, Simone Biles broke the 90-year-old U.S. Gymnastics title record, winning her eighth U.S. Gymnastics title. The record was previously held by Alfred Jochim.
2023: Hillary Heron Performs Biles I
Hillary Heron of Panama became the second gymnast to perform one of Simone Biles' signature moves in an FIG international competition when she performed the Biles I on floor at the 2023 World Championships.
April 2024: Laureus World Sports Award
In April 2024, Simone Biles received her fourth Laureus World Sports Award, this time in the Comeback of the Year category.
2024: Simone Biles Wins Laureus World Comeback of the Year Award
In 2024, Simone Biles won the Laureus World Comeback of the Year Award.
2024: Four Skills Valued at H or Higher
Simone Biles is expected to remain the only gymnast to compete four skills rated at H or higher in the Code of Points for floor exercise until at least 2024.